Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 1213: Principles of Biology II - (03027.613)

Thompson Rivers University; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking an Open Learning Faculty Member for the BIOL 1213 course. The role involves supporting students in biology and ecology through online education. Candidates should hold a PhD in Biology and have a strong background in teaching and distance learning. Responsibilities include initiating student contact, managing assignments, and utilizing current educational technologies. The role promotes a collaborative online environment and requires effective communication skills. This is an inclusive position with priority for Canadians and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology with a strong background in ecology and evolution.
• Documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals.
• Experience using current educational technologies and Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and guide students in their academic studies.
• Maintain contact with students and respond promptly to queries.
• Mark assignments and provide feedback within required time frames.

Skills

Strong background in ecology, evolution and speciation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in distance education

Education

PhD in Biology

Job description

Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): BIOL 1213: Principles of Biology II - (03027.613)

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU. The role is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Faculty members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude toward all students.

DUTIES

This course is designed for biology or science majors, offering a survey of the kingdoms of life, emphasizing their ecology and evolutionary relationships. BIOL 1215 is the laboratory component.

• Administrative set up and record keeping
• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement
• Responding to all student queries by phone, e‑mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.
• Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback
• Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 40-50 students in this course per year. These numbers are estimates and actual numbers may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in ecology, evolution and speciation related to plants and animals, a PhD in Biology, significant recent academic experience in the specific subject areas, and documented excellence in helping students achieve their goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education.

Open Learning Faculty Member must:

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course.
• Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment.
• Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools.
• Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles.

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https://truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement-2022-2025- TRU-TRUOLFA.pdf

Location: BC CA (Primary)

Number of hires needed: 1

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.